Plant Quality Manager Jobs

Explore Plant Quality Manager opportunities with Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. Plant Quality Managers lead the systems and teams that help manufacturing facilities deliver safe, reliable products while meeting customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

What Does a Plant Quality Manager Do?

Plant Quality Managers oversee quality programs across a manufacturing site. They may manage audits and inspections, monitor production performance, investigate defects and customer complaints, and coordinate corrective and preventive actions. The role often works closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and executive leadership to make quality part of daily production.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek experience in manufacturing quality, quality management systems, regulatory compliance, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement. Depending on the industry, familiarity with standards such as ISO 9001, IATF 16949, GMP, or other sector-specific requirements may be valuable. Strong communication, analytical judgment, and people-management skills help leaders translate quality data into practical improvements.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Plant Quality Managers work in industries including automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing. Their experience can support advancement into multi-site quality leadership, director-level quality roles, or broader operations and compliance positions.

Find Plant Quality Manager Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for vetted Plant Quality Manager jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by industry, location, and leadership scope to find a role aligned with your experience and career goals.

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$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of quality assurance processes to improve product integrity and reduce defects. Partner across departments to implement ISO standards, drive continuous improvement, and lead the Quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading software product strategy and lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer value and drive measurable outcomes through innovative product man...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $170K *

Manage the Microbiology laboratory and personnel, ensuring compliance with cGMP/GMP standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives and effective cross-departmental communication to enhance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $160K *

Lead the establishment and sustainability of enterprise data governance practices, ensuring data quality and compliance across multiple functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define standards and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Drive enterprise data governance practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and processes that enable trusted data for...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Drive enterprise data governance practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and processes that enable trusted data for...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and quality excellence in a dynamic GMP environment. Oversee Quality Management System activities, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives wh...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA standards. Oversee quality management systems, conduct audits, and implement corrective actions to enhance product quality and regulatory...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$136K - $170K *

Elevate your career by leading IT operations strategy and governance. Drive infrastructure management, enhance cloud and on-premises systems, and mentor teams to align technology with organizational g...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$135K - $190K *

Transform quality systems by driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of excellence. Collaborate across functions to enhance compliance and efficiency, thereby elevating both employee an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$155K - $255K *

Lead regulatory compliance strategy across USDA and FDA operations, advising executives on complex food safety issues, establishing science-based standards, and managing risks to ensure consistent pra...

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Transform quality and compliance processes by leading ISO and AS9100D initiatives. Ensure corporate certification integrity while fostering a culture of compliance and continuous improvement in a dyna...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$102K - $153K *

Join a team that's committed to operational excellence and safety, where you'll lead daily plant activities, enhance production, and mentor employees to create a thriving and efficient manufacturing e...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Shape the future of product quality by managing complaints processes, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance patient safety and product standards in a dynamic biotech envi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $160K *

Elevate quality standards in utility-scale energy construction by enforcing compliance, conducting audits, and coaching site leaders. Drive measurable improvements and serve as a trusted advisor to en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $145K *

Optimize warehouse operations by ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely material delivery. Lead a team to enhance inventory management and support scalable processes for clinical and commercial man...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $151K *

Champion quality operations by leading a team in environmental monitoring and method transfer activities. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure compliance and operational excellence in laboratory s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$78K - $95K *

Transform production efficiency by leading supervisors across departments to ensure quality, cost-effective manufacturing. Drive continuous improvement and foster a motivated workforce to meet product...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of food processing by leading engineering projects that enhance productivity, safety, and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to design and automate systems, ensuring high standards in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence, leading plant operations to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable production while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improve...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading quality assurance and compliance initiatives across multiple sites. Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement while developing management teams and establi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize manufacturing systems by developing engineering standards and procedures. Collaborate on facility planning, workflow, and logistics to enhance production efficiency and solve complex issues i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$132K - $151K *

Drive quality excellence by managing a comprehensive QA/QC program for a large-scale, mission-critical project. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with standards, enhance processes, an...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$132K - $151K *

Shape quality excellence by leading a large-scale QA/QC program, partnering with teams to ensure compliance with standards, implementing risk management strategies, and driving continuous improvement...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Plant Quality Manager do?question toggle

    A Plant Quality Manager leads a facility’s quality programs, oversees audits and compliance, analyzes production and customer issues, and guides corrective actions and continuous improvement.

  • What qualifications are typically needed for Plant Quality Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer and industry, but roles often call for manufacturing quality experience, knowledge of quality management systems and applicable regulations, and demonstrated leadership. Relevant standards or certifications may be preferred.

  • Which industries hire Plant Quality Managers?question toggle

    Employers hire Plant Quality Managers across automotive, aerospace, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other manufacturing industries.

  • How much do Plant Quality Managers earn?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on industry, location, experience, and the size and complexity of the facility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more.

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    Browse Ladders for vetted Plant Quality Manager opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and filter listings by location and other preferences.